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I am honored to share that earlier this summer Wake Forest Provost Michele Gillespie invited me to consider taking on the role of Executive Director of the Wake Forest Historical Museum. While this may seem like an unexpected pairing at first glance, in many ways, it is a natural and meaningful fit. As Director of... Continue reading “Wake Forest Historical Museum – A New Chapter of Partnership” ›
Continue reading ““We Lost the House, but Not the Home” with Dominique Luster” ›
With the start of the new 2025-2026 school year upon us, I would like to provide an introduction to Special Collections & Archives operations so that ZSR will be better informed about our Team and know who to contact for specific requests. First, we frequently hear: “So, I have a question for Special Collections &... Continue reading “Introduction to Special Collections & Archives, 2025!” ›
In late July, I attended the annual meeting of the Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions (ALABI) in Providence, Rhode Island. ALABI’s sessions included presentations on data transfer and migration, preserving the Southern Baptist Convention Radio and Television Commission records, Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Preservation Project, and outreach and community engagement through exhibits.... Continue reading “Creative Methods of Creating Partnerships & Expanding Access–the Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions (ALABI)” ›
Continue reading “To Tell Her Glories with a Faithful Tongue with Sauda Mitchell” ›
In early March, Dean Tim Pyatt and ZSR Development Officer Joel Rivera collaborated with Wake Washington Coordinator Jennifer Richwine to create a special event at the DC campus for Wake alums. As part of their Lunch & Learn Series for the DC area, we participated in Conversation & Collections: A Peek into ZSR’s Political Archives.... Continue reading “Wake Washington: Presentation on Congressional Collections & Senator Richard Burr Papers” ›
We have planned an event-filled spring– make sure to save the dates for these awesome library events! For more upcoming library events, check out our calendar or follow us on our social media channels! New Exhibit Fields of Fortune: North Carolina’s Legacy in Leaf and Labor (Feb.- Dec. 2025) March Opening Reception for “Fields of... Continue reading “Save the Dates! Spring Events in ZSR” ›
The Maya Angelou Garden Party is an annual event hosted in Bailey Park to honor Dr. Maya Angelou by celebrating community, storytelling, and art. Each year this event is free and open to both the public and broader community, with poetry reading and spoken word performances on display to honor Dr. Angelou’s literary legacy. Food,... Continue reading “2025 Maya Angelou Garden Party” ›
Join us for the opening reception for our new exhibit “Fields of Fortune: North Carolina’s Legacy in Leaf and Labor.” Light refreshments will be served. Please register here. Continue reading “Opening Reception for “Fields of Fortune: North Carolina’s Legacy in Leaf and Labor”” ›
Special Collections & Archives (SCA) is excited to announce the launch of Wake Forest University’s Digital Collections on Quartex. Initially, the WFU site will focus on two collections, consisting of the Board of Trustees minutes (1845-1920) and the Biblical Recorder (1834-1899), comprising over 2,300 items. The Special Collections & Archives Team will also be transferring... Continue reading “SCA Digital Collections on Quartex” ›